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A stroke at 33 left her with locked-in syndrome and a grim prognosis. She defied both.
May 18, 2023
After raising two daughters and doing years of advocacy work, stroke survivor Kate Adamson realized her dream of becoming a hospital social worker.
May 18, 2023
After raising two daughters and doing years of advocacy work, stroke survivor Kate Adamson realized her dream of becoming a hospital social worker.
May 15, 2023
The taekwondo principle of "indomitable spirit" helped Cécile and Mark Boynton face physical and mental challenges after Cécile's stroke. Now they're back in the studio.
May 15, 2023
Research needs to look at upstream causes for "enormous inequities in stroke care," say authors of a new science report.
May 10, 2023
A 1986 analysis suggested that Latino people in the U.S. live longer despite socioeconomic and health care inequities. What do experts say now about the so-called Hispanic paradox?
May 10, 2023
Elmar Uy had a stroke during a Fourth of July weekend celebration with his family. His body recovered. But feelings of hopelessness persist, and he fears another stroke.
May 1, 2023
Despite disabilities from a stroke, Rachel Henry learned to embrace her life and now inspires others.
May 1, 2023
More than half of stroke survivors experience cognitive impairments within the first year. A new science report says screening is needed to detect problems early and determine treatment.
Apr 19, 2023
Depression during pregnancy may put women at increased risk for heart disease and stroke in the two years following childbirth, new research suggests.
Apr 11, 2023
Shelley Davis had a stroke just before the ship sailed away. Now the occupational therapist helps fellow stroke survivors with their recovery.
Apr 3, 2023
Brain health experts look at what's known about the link between blood vessels, dementia and other brain disorders in a new science report.